You can buy a pattern online but can't learn how much fabric you need

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02-09-2011, 08:46 PM

#41

LadyCougar

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http://www.trinityquilts.com/additio...p?item_id=4876

this link gives you the information you want for the backing.

02-09-2011, 10:32 PM

#42

glenda5253

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Retired to Quilt

Does anyone have difficulty estimating the amount of fabric needed for a full size quilt when you only have a block pattern giving the size strips to cut for 1 block? Is there a good solution for this problem?

I would be interested to hear the answer for this also.

02-10-2011, 04:06 AM

#43

catmcclure

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Originally Posted by Missi

I'm looking at the pattern Strip Search - anyone out there have it handy? Thanks!

If it's this one: http://www.shiboridragon.com/Patterns/StripSearch.jpg

Then my best guestimate is as follows: Blocks appear to be 15" or 16" square. One strip set (five 2"xWOF strips) would appear to be able to make two blocks. So, figure out how many blocks you have in the size quilt you're planning and then buy strips accordingly. A jelly roll (42 strips) would probably make 16 blocks or a 60" x 60" quilt. A queen size (100x100) would probably require 3 jelly rolls.

02-10-2011, 07:14 AM

#44

k9dancer

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Originally Posted by Retired to Quilt

A yard=36 inches. Divide that by width of strip, in this case 2.5 inches. Result is 14.4 strips. I always allow extra fabric to allow for the fact that the fabric will not be straight when I buy it, and I could make an error in cutting. For those that prewash, allow for shrinking.

Does that help?

02-10-2011, 07:59 AM

#45

catmcclure

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Originally Posted by Retired to Quilt

I go to Quilter's Cache for patterns all the time and that's what they do. What I do is take each piece of the pattern listed, multiply that by the number of blocks I'm planning to make, and figure out how many I can get per strip of fabric "x" inches by WOF.

02-10-2011, 09:26 AM

#46

mshawii

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I have read this down the list and I am amazed at how this group can come together and darn near always solve someones problem. Good for all of you for coming to her aid. You guys are great!!! :thumbup: Jan

02-10-2011, 11:26 AM

#47

AnneQuiltandSew

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Hi, Missy! I went online and searched under "quilt pattern/Strip Search" and found two sources:

G E Design Iceland, pattern by Gudrun Eria at www.trinityquilts.com and,

www.nancysnotions.com/products/clearance/patterns

Good luck and I know your frustration about yardage! My quilt shops here in AZ are always ready to help you measure - lucky me!

02-15-2011, 07:09 AM

#48

Billyjo5

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I totally agree, I think they could increase their sales if you could order the fabric and pattern at the same time and it would save us shipping fees. :thumbup: